Dunkerque Defenses Hold As German Assault Proceeds
Paris dispatch reports waves of German infantry attacking Dunkerque as Allied forces retreat under heavy bombardment. French high command says Dunkerque’s defenses remain intact and calls the battle a historic example of heroic tenacity amidst thousands of casualties and massive German losses.
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Paris
Dunkerque
English Channel
Channel
Flanders
Germany
Leopold
Youths Die in Butte Auto Mishaps Two Hurt in Separate Crashes
A 22 year old man, Willie Vic Maritila, died after being struck by a car near Harrison avenue in Butte. Neil Juopperi was injured but hospitalized and released. both worked at the Mat Morelock ranch. The driver, Andrew Groo, and a shop helper were involved.
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Butte
Willie
Vic) Maritila
Baltic
Mich
Neil Juopperi
Andrew Groo
East Park Street
Cote
Harrison Avenue
Juopperi
Maritila
Michigan
Groo
Steve Kristoff
Mahoney
Juoppers
Painesdale
Civilian Conservation Corps
Mat Morelock
Mobilization in Italy Under Way, Says Fascist Editor
Rome June 2 A Foreign Minister official newspaper editor Giovanne Ansaldo announces general mobilization is underway in Italy in preparation for entry into the war. He says mobilization will be by individual summons rather than a broad call, citing Italy’s desire to weigh in as a nation and gain spoils from British and French empires.
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Rome
Giovanne Ansaldo
Italy
Ansaldo
F D R Looks at Trade In of Old Planes for Allies
President Roosevelt reportedly weighs a plan to let the Army and Navy trade in older warplanes to manufacturers who would in turn sell them to the Allies for immediate delivery. Senator Pepper proposed the idea at a White House conference. some advisers oppose it citing risks to U S defense, while Senator Austin says he would back it if defense is not weakened.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Administration
Army
Navy
Pepper
D-Fla
White House
United States
Air Corps
Austin
Sistant
Compulsory Training Hinted If Germany Wins War
Congressional circles forecast compulsory military training for all physically fit American youths if Germany prevails in Europe. President Roosevelt seeks expanded powers to draft reserves and National Guard. House committee members push for larger regular Army, up to 500000, amid current 280000 cap.
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Washington
Germany
Roosevelt
Congress
May
D.-Ky
House Military Committee
United States
Red Cross War Relief Drive Reopens in Butte
Butte's Red Cross war relief drive reopens today and runs through Thursday though the initial general solicitation quota was exceeded. Funds continue to be collected for a broader appeal as Europe’s displacement grows. Veterans of Foreign Wars lead among groups, with only one district left for completion under Oliver Atkins. Lions Club and other groups follow with district counts and leaders listed.
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Butte
Red Cross
Europe
Wo. F. W
Oliver Atkins
Lions Club
N. A. Bunch
Lions’ Workers
Rotary Club
Ben Hardin
John Newland
Carroll Fabian
Kiwanis Club
Ed Reeder
American Legion
Joe Burns
Governor Ayers Declares Montana Top Credit Rating
Governor Roy E. Ayers told Montanans that Montana will end the fiscal year with a general fund balance and has achieved objectives of the long range state improvement program. He cited reduced bonded indebtedness and a top credit rating, praising the pay as you go plan and Montana's role in national economic stability.
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Ayers
Montana
Helena
Roy E. Ayers
United States
French Claim Nazi Losses in Flanders Near 600 000 Casualties
French officials asserted Germany suffered about 600000 casualties in 23 days of the battle of Flanders and lost a large share of first line aircraft. They predicted Allies would reach air parity within about six days, then hold the advantage.
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Flanders
Samuel Dashiell
Paris
Germany
Britain
France
Adolf Hitler
Hudson Bombers Turn Back German Attack Off Dunkerque
Three American built Hudson bombers engaged a 49 aircraft German formation and in 13 minutes shot down three Junkers 87s, with others driven off. RAF fighters destroyed or damaged 78 German bombers and fighters in continued Dunkerque operations. British claimed a new fighter day record with 35 German aircraft destroyed in the sector.
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London
Dunkerque
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Germany
Messerschmitt
Eden Says Over Four Fifths of BEF Saved in Flanders
War Secretary Anthony Eden announced that more than four fifths of the British expeditionary force have been saved from a German trap in Flanders. He said over 140000 British soldiers have been brought home safely as Britain prepares for possible invasion and continues air battles over Dunkirk.
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Flanders
Britain
Anthony Eden
London
Empire
United States
B. FE. F
Norfolk County
Holland
Eden
Royal Air Force
Dunkerque
English Channel
Air Ministry
Nazi Columns Reach Dunkerque Environs in Bombardment Push
Berlin announces German columns moved toward Dunkerque and six miles from the port, as bombardment sinks and damages ships. Nieuport and parts of the Belgian coast reported in German hands. Adinkerke and Ghyvelde cited as occupied. Dunkerque embarkation harbor said to be eliminated.
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Berlin
Dunkerque
Purnes
Ghyvelde
High Command
Dover
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Marseilles
War Office
Ruhr
Amiens
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Aisne
Royal Navy
Hell On Earth
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Liz) Whitney
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